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Hawkesworth, John
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Hawkesworth, John
- An Account of the Voyages undertaken by the order of His Present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1773
- paper
3 volumes, 4to (275 x 212mm.), FIRST EDITION, 52 engraved maps, charts and plates, including the extra folding chart of the straits of Magellan, contemporary speckled calf, red and green labels, vol. one 3t3 holed with loss of catchword, first chart in vol. 2 spotted, vol. one upper joint slightly worn at head
Provenance
George Simon Harcourt, Viscount Nuneham, armorial bookplate
Literature
BCJC 648; Hill (2004) 782; Sabin 30934
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
AN ATTRACTIVE COPY of Cook’s first voyage.